Assistant Principal
Ash Hill Academy, DONCASTER, South Yorkshire, DN7 6JH13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
October 2026
Closing date
22 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £61,533.00 - £67,897.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership range L8 to L12 (£61,533 to £67,897)
Assistant Principal job summary
Ash Hill Academy are looking to appoint an Assistant Principal to join our academy in October 2026 on a full-time, temporary basis.
As an Assistant Principal, you will be part of the Senior Leadership Team of the academy, working within the ‘Deeps’ as assigned by the Principal. You will proactively support the Principal / Vice Principal / AAB members to ensure that the leadership and management of the academy runs at the most effective level possible.
Are you looking for a role that will enable you to influence and give direction to the children in your classes? Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.
Join Ash Hill Academy - A Place Where Excellence Thrives
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a school that is making waves in education? At Ash Hill Academy, we are more than just a school. We are a thriving community driven by ambition, excellence, and a shared commitment to transforming lives. With exceptional results, a vibrant culture, and state-of-the-art facilities, this is your opportunity to become part of something truly extraordinary.
Why Ash Hill Academy?
A Rising Star in Yorkshire. Nationally Exceptional: In 2024, Ash Hill Academy ranked in the top 16 schools in Yorkshire for progress, with an exceptional Progress 8 score of +0.25. Outcomes were outstanding, with 68% of students achieving Grade 4+ in both English and Maths and 49% achieving Grade 5+ in both subjects. In 2025, results once again demonstrated sustained excellence and consistency, with 68% achieving Grade 4+/4+ and an incredible 50% achieving Grade 5+/5+ in English and Maths.
Nationally, the context makes this achievement even more significant. Across England, 1,228 secondary schools have more than 20% white working-class pupils taking GCSEs. Of those schools, only 21 (1.7%) achieve a positive Progress 8 score. Ash Hill Academy is proud to be one of those 21 schools. Nationally, just 18.6% of white working-class pupils achieve a Grade 5+ strong pass in English and Maths. At Ash Hill Academy, 40% of this cohort secured Grade 5+/5+, more than double the national average.
We are proud to be the one of the highest attaining schools in South Yorkshire for schools with similar demographics and ranked 37th most improved in the country.
“Pupils at Ash Hill Academy achieve exceptionally well and are rightly proud of their success.” - Ofsted, May 2025
High Aspirations; High Achievement: At Ash Hill Academy, we live by a philosophy of “high expectations, aspirations, and consistency.” This ethos drives everything we do, ensuring every student and every member of staff thrives in a culture that inspires excellence.
“The academy has a culture of high ambition. Pupils rise to these expectations and flourish.” - Ofsted, May 2025
Innovative Personal Development: Our students benefit from the fully integrated Life of a Student programme, designed to provide unparalleled personal growth opportunities and rich cultural capital experiences. This programme prepares students for success in school and life beyond the classroom.
“The personal development programme is exceptional. Pupils benefit from a rich range of experiences which broaden their horizons.” - Ofsted, May 2025
Intervention Through Interaction: Our unique Intervention Through Interaction philosophy ensures every moment is a chance to support and inspire students. Through meaningful relationships and proactive engagement, we ensure every student reaches their full potential.
“Relationships between staff and pupils are warm, respectful, and built on trust.” - Ofsted, May 2025
Incredible Facilities: Teach and learn in a school built for success. Our state-of-the-art facilities include the Porter multi-purpose building, completed in 2021, and our brand-new Sports Centre, opened in 2024. These cutting-edge spaces reflect our commitment to delivering the best possible education.
A Proven Track Record: In May 2025, Ofsted inspectors praised the academy’s “transformational improvements,” recognising our dedicated and talented staff.
Apply Now
If you are passionate, ambitious, and ready to inspire the next generation, we would love to hear from you. This is your chance to work in a school that values its staff, empowers its students, and celebrates success at every level.
Apply today and join Ash Hill Academy - where your talent meets opportunity.
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Visits to the academy would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact the academy on 01302 562541 if you would like to arrange a visit.
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
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Commitment to safeguarding
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
Post holders will be subject to an enhanced DBS check with barred list.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Ash Hill Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 827 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Ash Hill Academy website
Join Ash Hill Academy, A Place Where Excellence Thrives
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a school that is making waves in education? At Ash Hill Academy, we are more than just a school. We are a thriving community driven by ambition, excellence, and a shared commitment to transforming lives. With exceptional results, a vibrant culture, and state of the art facilities, this is your opportunity to become part of something truly extraordinary.
Why Ash Hill Academy?
A Rising Star in Yorkshire. Nationally Exceptional: In 2024, Ash Hill Academy ranked in the top 16 schools in Yorkshire for progress, with an exceptional Progress 8 score of +0.25. Outcomes were outstanding, with 68% of students achieving Grade 4+ in both English and Maths and 49% achieving Grade 5+ in both subjects. In 2025, results once again demonstrated sustained excellence and consistency, with 68% achieving Grade 4+/4+ and an incredible 50% achieving Grade 5+/5+ in English and Maths.
Nationally, the context makes this achievement even more significant. Across England, 1,228 secondary schools have more than 20% white working class pupils taking GCSEs. Of those schools, only 21 (1.7%) achieve a positive Progress 8 score. Ash Hill Academy is proud to be one of those 21 schools. Nationally, just 18.6% of white working class pupils achieve a Grade 5+ strong pass in English and Maths. At Ash Hill Academy, 40% of this cohort secured Grade 5+/5+, more than double the national average.
We are proud to be the one of the highest attaining schools in South Yorkshire for schools with similar demographics and ranked 37th most improved in the country.
“Pupils at Ash Hill Academy achieve exceptionally well and are rightly proud of their success.”, Ofsted, May 2025
High Aspirations; High Achievement: At Ash Hill Academy, we live by a philosophy of “high expectations, aspirations, and consistency.” This ethos drives everything we do, ensuring every student and every member of staff thrives in a culture that inspires excellence.
“The academy has a culture of high ambition. Pupils rise to these expectations and flourish.”, Ofsted, May 2025
Innovative Personal Development: Our students benefit from the fully integrated Life of a Student programme, designed to provide unparalleled personal growth opportunities and rich cultural capital experiences. This programme prepares students for success in school and life beyond the classroom.
“The personal development programme is exceptional. Pupils benefit from a rich range of experiences which broaden their horizons.”, Ofsted, May 2025
Intervention Through Interaction: Our unique Intervention Through Interaction philosophy ensures every moment is a chance to support and inspire students. Through meaningful relationships and proactive engagement, we ensure every student reaches their full potential.
“Relationships between staff and pupils are warm, respectful, and built on trust.”, Ofsted, May 2025
Incredible Facilities: Teach and learn in a school built for success. Our state of the art facilities include the Porter multi purpose building, completed in 2021, and our brand new Sports Centre, opened in 2024. These cutting edge spaces reflect our commitment to delivering the best possible education.
A Proven Track Record: In May 2025, Ofsted inspectors praised the academy’s “transformational improvements,” recognising our dedicated and talented staff.
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